Cruising the Amsterdam canals on King’s Day 2025
Would you like to rent a boat in Amsterdam on King’s Day? This year, the national festivities fall on Saturday 26 April 2025. Boating in Amsterdam during Kings Day is very popular. Therefore, boats are rented out quite early in the year. Rent a boat from Eco Boats Amsterdam now and be assured of a boat.
Please note: We are not celebrating King Willem Alexander’s birthday on April 27th, 2025, this year. It falls on April 26th, 2025, because otherwise it would be on a Sunday.
This is what you get when renting a boat on April 26 2025
At Eco Boats Amsterdam, you can choose from different boats to celebrate King’s Day on Amsterdam’s canals. All have a different capacity and rate. Read below what you get when renting a boat for King’s Day 2025.
Amstel boat
- Private boat
- Captain included
- Space for 6 people
- From 10:00 until 14:00
- For only €450
- Luxurious cushions
Prinsen boat
- Private boat
- Captain included
- Space for 7 people
- From 10:00 until 14:00
- For only €450
- There are storage compartments on the boat
Heren boat
- Private boat
- Captain included
- Space for 9 people
- From 10:00 until 14:00
- For only €500
- Luxurious cushions
Keizers boat
- Private boat
- Captain included
- Space for 11 people
- From 10:00 until 14:00
- For only €500
- There are storage compartments on the boat
Private boat for 30 persons
- Private boat
- Including captain
- Space for 30 people
- From 11:00 am to 3:00 pm or from 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm
- €4500 fixed price
- The price includes captain and open bar: beer, wine, soft drinks
- Can be open or covered
- Storage space for all your belongings
- Luxurious cushions
King’s Day Canal Cruise Tickets
Buy a ticket for a 90-minute canal cruise through Amsterdam on King’s Day. Let us take you on a boat trip and discover the city from the canals, the best way to explore Amsterdam! Our local skippers know the most beautiful spots in the city and are happy to share them with you. We start from Amsterdam Central and sail along various landmarks. The route may vary each time. Examples of highlights you can expect are:
- Canal Belt
- Schreierstoren
- Oosterdok
- The Skinny Bridge
- The Dancing Houses
- The Amstel River
Includes
- 90-minute canal cruise on King’s Day
- Explanation from the skipper about the highlights
- Local skipper
- Open or covered boat (weather-dependent)
- Guide in different languages with additional explanations
King’s Day boat hire including captain
We will provide you with your own private boat to cruise the Amsterdam canals with your friends and family. Everybody can enjoy the party because an experienced captain will accompany you to steer the boat.
Times and boat rental rates on King’s Day
You rent a small private boat on Kings Day in Amsterdam from 10:00 to 14:00. The captain is included in the price. If you want to rent a boat on King’s Day for a bigger group, rent the private large boat that has space for up to 30 people for €4500. You can rent the large boat from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm or from 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
Bring your own food and drinks
There is plenty of space on our boats, as there are storage compartments under the seats. This allows you to bring all your belongings and store them safely while boating. We recommend bringing your own food and drinks when renting a boat on King’s Day Amsterdam. If you rent the ijdock boat, the drinks are included.
Cancellation
Please note that cancellation conditions do not apply on King’s Day. See the general terms and conditions for more information.
Celebrating King’s Day in Amsterdam
In the Netherlands, we annually celebrate the birthday of King Willem Alexander on April 27th. But this year it’s on April 26th because otherwise it’s on a sunday. And it’s not just any birthday, no, the entire country dresses in orange on this day and celebrates together. It is something wonderful to see and especially to experience. Especially if you celebrate King’s Day on the canals of Amsterdam. On this day, the canals are filled with boats. The atmosphere is unmatched and something you should definitely experience. Rent a boat in Amsterdam on King’s Day 2025 and make the most of this festive day! Be quick, because the boats are often rented out fast!
What to do on King’s Day in Amsterdam?
What’s going on in Amsterdam on April 26th 2025? There are many events and activities organized on this day, but the best one is renting a boat. Cruising through the canals on this festive day is a unique experience that you must have done at least once in your life. The best way to experience it all is from the water. You’ll have the best view of all the party boats, the people celebrating, the stalls and live music along the side and on the bridges. Taking a boat out in Amsterdam on King’s Day is ideal! You don’t have to walk through the entire city and you can easily get anywhere. It’s also very cozy and fun, because the canals are filled with party boats.
Amsterdam King’s Day tips
Are you planning on renting a boat in Amsterdam on the 26th of april 2025? Good plan! Read these tips for a great day on the Amsterdam Canals during this festive day.
- Bring some drinks and snacks on board
- Speaking of drinks, don’t forget to bring not only alcoholic beverages, but also soft drinks and water. It would be a shame if the party ended early!
- Bring ice or a cool box to keep your drinks cool.
- Check the weather forecast in advance, but also be prepared for other weather conditions. As we are used to in the Netherlands, the sun can shine in the morning, but later in the day it can get quite chilly or even rain. So take a poncho with you, just to be sure!
- Do you want to be fully prepared for the weather on King’s Day? Then also bring an extra vest, sunglasses, sun block and something like a cap or hat. Don’t worry, we have plenty of room on our boats to store all your gear safely.
- It can be a bit chilly on the water, so dress warm!
Have all our boats been rented out on King’s Day 2025?
Have all of our boats already been rented out, but would you still like to rent a boat in Amsterdam on April 26th 2025? Then please take a look at our sister company Canal Motorboats. They also offer very nice boats for a great price on this special day!
Other events in Amsterdam
Besides Kings Day, there are more events in Amsterdam. Think about Amsterdam Light Festival, Gay Pride or other fun events on the canals. You can also hire a boat on these days from Eco Boats Amsterdam. But also when there are no events, it’s still very special to cruise the Amsterdam Canals. We are open all year round.
